Full Time Infant Assistant Teacher - New Hyde Park

Harbor Child Care; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care provider seeks a Full Time Infant Assistant Teacher in New Hyde Park, NY. The role requires planning and executing educational programs for infants, maintaining supervision, and fostering relationships with parents. Competitive hourly wage and benefits including health coverage are offered. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience working with infants.

Benefits

Discount on Child Care

Health Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick/Time Off Days

No Evenings or Weekends!

Qualifications

• Experience with infants ages 3 months to 18 months required.
• Must have availability between 7am and 6pm.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute classroom programs to support children's development.
• Supervise children and support during transition times.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents.

Skills

Experience working with infants

Education

H.S. Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Herricks Location - New Hyde Park, NY

Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.50 Hourly

Description

Full Time Infant Assistant Teacher

$18-$19.50/hour

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Discount on Child Care. *Rules apply.
• Health Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Accident
  • Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick/Time Off Days
• No Evenings or Weekends!

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Under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Center Director, the Assistant Teacher will be responsible for working within the framework of Harbor Child Care carrying out its functions, educational philosophy, policies and procedures including but not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Assistant Teacher, under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Associate Teacher, is responsible for the planning and execution of a classroom program that takes into account the educational, social development and health needs of the group as well as the individual child. The Asst. Teacher is required to lift and carry children as well as be physically fit to actively participate in age appropriate activities for the class

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in developing a program of developmentally appropriate practices
• Upholds Harbor’s philosophy and policies, i.e. health & safety, nutrition and regulations as stated in the Parent Policy, New Employee Welcome Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Actively implements age appropriate The Creative Curriculum.
• Supports children during transition time.
• Responsible for supervision of children
• Supports and actively participates in an active work and outdoor time.
• Works with Head Teacher and Director concerning children with special needs.

Record keeping

Reports

• Write six week and twice yearly cumulative reports.

Parent Relations

• Fosters positive parent relationships through respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.
• Attends and participates in parent/teacher meetings.
• Provides a forum for ongoing communication daily notes, phone calls, etc.
• Uses Contact Notes for staff and parent concerns.

Self-Evaluation

• Assumes responsibility for discussing his/her professional performance objectively at regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Assistant Director or Director using these conferences as a source of information and professional guidance.

Training/Meetings

• Attends required staff meetings, trainings and workshops
• Attends weekly planning meetings with the Director.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma
• Must have experience working with infants ages 3 months to 18 months.
• Must have availability between 7am and 6pm. Shifts vary.